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Is hemiplegia fully cureable with well planned exercise?

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Dr. Peter Kurzweil answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Plegia-n; paresis-y: Hemiplegia is a complete paralysis, usually of a limb or limbs (commonly on one side of the body and due to stroke). Largely irreversible, however well planned exercise, pt, particularly occupational therapy--maximizing functionality in activities of daily living--important. Hemiparesis is weakness: here, much can be reversed, at least improved, and other muscles can take over the same function.

Answered 6/9/2012

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